Unfortunately 25% of EMGs and nerve conduction studies provide useless and inaccurate information. It is often necessary for a specialty trained physician to look at the medical report to determine if the test was done by a certified and well-trained doctor. This review is also necessary to determine if the proper equipment and techniques were used.
Our physician will evaluate 14 critical elements of each report to determine if the test was done according to practice parameters as published by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. This review is not intended to "second guess" a qualified physician. The assessment will determine if the test was done seriously by qualified individuals that meet minimum standards. These standards have been adopted by most insurance companies, the Center for Medicare Services and numerous other national, reputable medical organizations.
- Ask one of our information specialists to arrange for a ten minute webinar to better understand the scope of our services.
- Learn how your company can assure that only qualified claims get paid.
- More importantly, prevent needless surgery and suffering by identifying tests that provide inaccurate information (See Scope of the Problem).
More than two million EMGs are performed by unqualified individuals each year in the United States. That's more than eight thousand bad tests for each weekday of the year! If only ten percent of these bad tests resulted in unnecessary or improper surgery, that would mean 200,000 patients suffered from procedures they did not need.
The estimated total cost of poorly done tests is a staggering $4-5 billion every year. This does not include the indirect costs associated with time off work, therapy, medications and complications. This abuse of the system is rising at an alarming rate, but it is entirely preventable with our efficient and affordable solutions.